Description
A flavor-packed, spicy, and creamy chicken bowl perfect for busy weeknights—ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower for low-carb)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, bell peppers, thinly sliced carrots)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Optional Garnishes:
- Green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds
- Avocado slices
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook your base rice using your preferred method (white, brown, or cauliflower).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté in the skillet for 6–8 minutes, flipping once, until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In the same skillet, add chopped mixed vegetables and sauté for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice to make the Bang Bang sauce.
- Divide rice among bowls, top with cooked chicken and veggies, and drizzle with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, avocado, or cilantro as desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure juicy chicken. Preheat the skillet for a golden sear. Taste and tweak the sauce to your liking. Great for meal prep—double the recipe and store extras!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American with Asian-inspired flavors
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: bang bang chicken, spicy chicken bowl, weeknight dinner, chicken and rice bowl